Food Defence Course
University of LincolnLincoln, United Kingdom
Course overview
A core element to the defence of food is a systematic evaluation of vulnerable elements of the supply chain carried out by an experienced and trusted team. Two of the tools for performing evaluation has been called Threat Assessment and Critical Control Point (TACCP) and Vulnerability Assessment and Critical Control Points (VACCP). This reflects established procedures for risk management and it is likely that organisations will increasingly incorporate it into crisis and/or business continuity management frameworks.
This short course provides an overview of these established procedures.
Key highlights
- Covers Threat Assessment and Critical Control Point (TACCP) methodology
- Introduces Vulnerability Assessment and Critical Control Points (VACCP)
- Teaches systematic evaluation of vulnerable elements in food supply chains
- Links food defence to crisis and business continuity management frameworks
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Global Leaders Scholarship
The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.
Up to 50% of feesGlobal Postgraduate Scholarship
The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000International Alumni Scholarship
The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.
Up to £2,000International Undergraduate Scholarship
The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.
Up to £2,000Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship
£1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.
Up to £1,000Partner Scholarship
If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Food Safety Manager
- Technical Manager (Food Manufacturing)
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Food Defence Coordinator
- Supply Chain Risk Analyst
- Food Safety Auditor
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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